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Bachelor's-34% vs national median109 grads tracked

Gerontology at Winston-Salem State University

Ranked 9th of 9 bachelor's programs in Gerontology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,687
middle 50%: $24,238 – $42,484
Median · 5 years out
$35,986
middle 50%: $29,201 – $46,936
Median · 10 years out
$64,005
middle 50%: $43,626 – $73,988

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Gerontology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Winston-Salem State University's bachelor's program in Gerontology earn a median $32,687 one year after graduating, rising to $64,005 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 34% below the national median of $54,563 for this field, ranking 9th of 9 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,349 total interest

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